block plane
a small plane for cutting across the grain.
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This can be regulated by adjusting the toe in the block-plane, and by moving the frog in the jack- and smooth-planes.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesWhere both hands are free to hold the plane, the block-plane has no advantage over a smooth-plane, even on end grain.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesSince the block-plane is intended chiefly for use on end grain, no cap is needed to break the shavings.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesThe piece to be planed with the block-plane may be held either in the vise, end up, or on a bench-hook, Fig. 109.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesThe block-plane, held in the right hand, is placed on its side on the bench facing toward the work.
Handwork in Wood | William Noyes
British Dictionary definitions for block plane
a carpenter's small plane used to cut across the end grain of wood
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